How far is North Potomac, MD from Olney, MD?
The driving distance from North Potomac, MD to Olney, MD is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Potomac and Olney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Potomac and Olney.
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Start on Query Mill Road
35 m · 7 sec · Query Mill Road
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Turn right onto Turkey Foot Road
2947 ft · 1 min · Turkey Foot Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Travilah Road
1951 ft · 40 sec · Travilah Road
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Turn straight onto Dufief Mill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Dufief Mill Road
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Continue on Muddy Branch Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Muddy Branch Road
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Turn right onto Great Seneca Highway
1561 ft · 35 sec · Great Seneca Highway
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Turn left onto Sam Eig Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Sam Eig Highway
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Intercounty Connector
5.4 mi · 7 min · Intercounty Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 97 South, MD 97 North: Wheaton, Olney
1051 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 97 North: Georgia Avenue, Olney
3169 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Georgia Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Georgia Avenue
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Turn left onto Olney Laytonsville Road
158 m · 23 sec · Olney Laytonsville Road
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Continue on Olney Laytonsville Road
151 m · 21 sec · Olney Laytonsville Road
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Potomac and Olney.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Intercounty Connector
Continue on Intercounty Connector
5.43 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Potomac and Mostly Sunny near Olney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Potomac to Olney?
The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Redland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from North Potomac and 7.9 miles from Olney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Potomac and Mostly Sunny near Olney.
Stop Ideas Near Redland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Gaithersburg City Hall
City of Rockville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Redland.
Rockville station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Frederick Airport, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Potomac and Olney. Straight-line distance: 11.68 mi (18.79 km).
#1 North Potomac
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 24,410 |
| Coordinates | 39.0828900, -77.2649800 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Olney
Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America
| Population | 33,844 |
| Coordinates | 39.1531600, -77.0669200 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Georgia Avenue (-77.066929, 39.153178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.58 | $5.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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